Salesforce Solution Architect

The Salesforce Technical Solution Architect is responsible for the design and architecting of the client's Salesforce solution encompassing the full range of Salesforce cloud technologies., · Develop an understanding of strategic business needs and provides insight and recommendations to program leadership for technological solutions to meet business objectives · Leads technical strategy and design workshops to direct strategy and solutions. · Understand the full extent of the solution, integration components and how they fit into the Salesforce architecture. · Development of custom POC solutions to prove solution variability prior to being committed to the development sprint. · Create design documentation and similar artifacts. · Assist the technical delivery of the scoped Salesforce implementations. · Coach and mentor junior technical team members. · Work with the Methods and Partner commercial teams to understand the requirements within and respond to marketed RFI/RFPs.

· Several years of experience with Salesforce products and integration capabilities. · An out the box thinker with 3+ years design and architecture experience · Relevant certifications demonstrating an architecture & solution pathway · Proven ability to understand and gather client requirements, and then design, architect, estimate, optimize and integrate Salesforce Cloud technologies at an Enterprise level. · Strong stakeholder management skills. · Excellent communication skills including leading technical resources and communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. · Experience with Salesforce Public Sector Solutions, Mulesoft, OmniStudio, Data-Cloud and AgentForce is very desirable. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. There is a need for the successful applicant to travel to client site from to time. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation